[UC-Announce] Saturday 4/9: Chaskinakuy at Crossroads Music
1. This Saturday: Chaskinakuy 2. Upcoming events 3. In memoriam, Beth Showell 4. General Crossroads information Saturday, April 9, 2005 at 7:30 pm CHASKINAKUY Andean village music Calvary Church, 48th Street and Baltimore Avenue in West Philadelphia Tickets are on a sliding scale: $13 recommended, $18 for special supporters, $8 for kids, seniors, students, and others who couldnt afford to come otherwise. A Nada Brahma concert For over 30 years, Edmond Badoux and Francy Vidal have been dedicated researchers of traditional village musics from the mountain regions of Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, northern Chile and Argentina. The couple formed Chaskinakuy as a duo in 1985, and also perform as a trio with Daniel Zamalloa. As a duo, Chaskinakuy specializes in music from the mountain regions of Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, northern Chile and Argentina, all performed on an extraordinary collection of regional wind, string and percussion instruments, Pipes of feather, flutes of bone, a trumpet 10 feet long, and a harp played upside down evoke the sounds and images of high plateaus and rural celebrations in Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, northern Chile and Argentina. The trio adds Peruvian violin, guitar and mandolin to explore the seldom-heard repertories of music for the Andean harp, flutes and strings, and charts new territory for Andean music lovers. Since its founding, Chaskinakuy has toured in Switzerland, Canada, and throughout the U. S., performing in concerts, festivals, and university lecture series, and in collaboration with music, theater and dance ensembles in California, New York and Pennsylvania. Chaskinakuy has three times been awarded the California Arts Council's Multi-Cultural Grant and was selected for six seasons in the Council's Touring Presenting Program. The group is currently featured in the 2002 Schirmer Books CD and college textbook entitled, Worlds of Music: An Introduction to the Music of the World's Peoples, 4th Edition and has recorded three albums, A Flor de Tierra (2002), Cosecha (1993), and Music of the Andes (1988). -- UPCOMING EVENTS Friday, April 15 Phil Cunningham and Aly Bain Scottish accordion and fiddle masters Saturday, April 23 Flook Irish traditional music for the 21st century Saturday, May 7 Spruce Hill May Fair (In Clark Park) -- We're very sorry to have to tell you that Beth Aunt Beth Showell, who founded and ran the Calvary Cafe, died in a house fire Saturday. In addition to being a Crossroads volunteer and an active member of Calvary United Methodist Church, Beth was involved in just about everything else worthwhile that happened in our neighborhood. She taught science at West Philadelphia High for decades, was a former president of Cedar Park Neighbors and board member of the University City Arts League and volunteered every week at the Clark Park Farmers' Market. Her warmth and generosity will be greatly missed. While it won't be the same without Beth, we do intend to continue the Calvary Cafe, at least for the next few concerts. This was a difficult decision, but we felt it was what she'd want us to do. At this point, memorial plans are not yet completed, but it looks like there will be an afternoon service at Calvary on April 23rd. We'll include more information in the concert announcement. -- Crossroads events fall into three main groups. Philadelphia Crossroads continues the original Crossroads Music Series, which presented contrasting but related music from two different Philadelphia communities on the second Saturday of each month. Beginning in October, Root and Branch concerts continue the former Cherry Tree Music Co-op's series of concerts by nationally-known touring artists. Finally, the Folklife Center's Nada Brahma (Sanskrit for The World is Sound) events will present locally-based and national and international touring artists from culturally-specific traditions around the world. In addition, we collaborate with other organizations in producing several free community events at other West Philadelphia locations each year. All concerts take place at 7:30 pm in the historic Calvary United Methodist Church. Oak paneling, red carpets, and a horseshoe balcony make the room feel more like an intimate theater than a church. Calvary Center is located at 48th Street and Baltimore Avenue. The 34 subway-surface trolley stops at the door, and a free, well-lit, and city-maintained parking lot is located on the block. Dinner and refreshments are available at the concerts and at excellent restaurants nearby. For advance tickets, directions, or other information: http://www.crossroads.calvary-center.org 215-729-1028 (We have limited office hours but check voicemail several times a day -- if there is no answer, please leave a message and well call you back). You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity-Announce. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see
[UC] Google Satellite Maps of University City
Google Maps are now active at: http://map.google.com Of particular interest is the new "Satellite" feature. A map of pizza locations in the hood, and also an excellent satellite photo centered on the Bowl at Clark Park are available at FUNKY CITY CATCHMENT AND HISTORICAL DISTRICT MAPS HOMEPAGE http://rossbender.org/maps.html. The resolution is astonishing if not totally terrifying. If you look carefully you can actually see J. Cass's butt. Ross Benderhttp://rossbender.org
[UC] Re: [UC-Announce] house sitter sought
If the future housesitter(s) want a person to walk and feed the dog. They can contact me at my email or call 215 990 6254 Thanks Mark -Original Message- From: Jeff Abrahamson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Apr 6, 2005 10:03 AM To: UnivCity-Announce UnivCity-Announce@list.purple.com Subject: [UC-Announce] house sitter sought A friend is looking for a house sitter who would also take care of his dog. This is for a three month period starting next week(!). His arranged sitter had to cancel at the last minute. Housesitting and dogsitting needed Nice house at 43rd and Larchwood, right by Clark Park. From April 12th to the end of June. Great dog, great house. 2 or 3 people could share the space to share on utility costs. Peace, David [EMAIL PROTECTED] David Tatgenhorst Please respond directly to him. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/+1 215/837-2287 GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity-Announce. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You may post announcements to this list, but this list attempts to prevent discussion. Please use univcity to discuss messages on this list. Subscribers of univcity receive all mail to this list. Need someone to watch your pet while you are away? Call UC Pet Tenders: Walking, feeding during lunch, vacations, or late evenings. 215 990 6254 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Experienced!!! References provided You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Re: [UC-Announce] house sitter sought
thanks. he already got in touch with me, although he didn't mention where his house was. I'll be talking with him by phone today sometime. Jed. --- Jeff Abrahamson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A friend is looking for a house sitter who would also take care of his dog. This is for a three month period starting next week(!). His arranged sitter had to cancel at the last minute. Housesitting and dogsitting needed Nice house at 43rd and Larchwood, right by Clark Park. From April 12th to the end of June. Great dog, great house. 2 or 3 people could share the space to share on utility costs. Peace, David [EMAIL PROTECTED] David Tatgenhorst Please respond directly to him. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ +1 215/837-2287 GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity-Announce. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You may post announcements to this list, but this list attempts to prevent discussion. Please use univcity to discuss messages on this list. Subscribers of univcity receive all mail to this list. __ Yahoo! Messenger Show us what our next emoticon should look like. Join the fun. http://www.advision.webevents.yahoo.com/emoticontest You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Free to a good home
We have a wheeled Monolith (Think 2001: a Space Odyssey) made of 8 Antique Printer's trays. The entire thing has been painted silver. It stands 66.5 Tall, on a square frame that is 18.5 wide. It sits on small castors, so it can be wheeled slowly on level surfaces, but would probably take two strong people to move it. It would be a great for displaying jewelry or thimbles or other tiny collectables. Or, someone could break it down for the 8 trays (each is about 16x32x2). If you want it, please reply privately. It is sitting on my porch, so you can preview the item. You would need to make your own arrangements to move it. Best! Liz Campion 215-790-5653 You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Free to a good home
Elizabeth F. Campion wrote: We have a wheeled Monolith (Think 2001: a Space Odyssey) made of 8 Antique Printer's trays. If you want it, please reply privately. It is sitting on my porch, so you can preview the item. Okay, Liz, go shead and publicize it... but if you see a bunch of pleistocene-era proto-humans hunkered down and stroking it, you've got no one to blame but _yourself_. You would need to make your own arrangements to move it. Using bones as levers is encouraged. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Model of St Peter's basilica
The Second Mile Center ("Too" location -- on 45th closest to Walnut St) has
what looks like a nice model of St Peter's Basilica -- about a foot deep and 8
or 9 inches wide, mounted on a wooden base. It's $19, and on display in the
window.
This may be of interest to someone who'd like a timely"object" to
commemorate the death of Pope John Paul II and the imminent naming of a
successor.
Always at
your service,Al Krigman
[UC] Late Night with Conan O'Brien Th 3/31
Anyone tape "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" on 3/31? It hadPenelope Cruz, Will Arnett, and John Doe who performed the song "HWY 5."
[UC] TODAY Block Improvement Grant workshop
Please remember that Spruce Hill is sponsoring a workshop on block improvement grants today at 6:30 pm at Penn Alexander's Community School. The entrance is located on 43rd St, between Locust and Spruce. Refreshments will be served. Childcare is available. Clara. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] seeking Frank Arnold contractor
Greetings, Frank Arnold, a local contractor, recently had a change of cell phone number. I have the old one which is out of service. He had given me his new one, but I wrote it on his business card which then went through the laundry :(. Does anyone here know his new number? He's apparently acquired an office space somewhere near 45th and Baltimore, if that helps. I did a quick scouting trip but couldn't see any storefront which was obviously his. Thanks, Dan W. -- -- Daniel Widyono -- -- www.widyono.net-- -- www.cis.upenn.edu/~widyono -- -- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] seeking Frank Arnold contractor
http://www.arnoldcontracting.com cell: (267) 974-5015 The office is at 44th and Spruce. He acquired it a few days ago and hasn't yet moved in. Good luck, Stephen Dan Widyono wrote: Greetings, Frank Arnold, a local contractor, recently had a change of cell phone number. I have the old one which is out of service. He had given me his new one, but I wrote it on his business card which then went through the laundry :(. Does anyone here know his new number? He's apparently acquired an office space somewhere near 45th and Baltimore, if that helps. I did a quick scouting trip but couldn't see any storefront which was obviously his. Thanks, Dan W. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Abbraccio and Dahlak
We apologize for posting a commercial-related note on the listserves, but rumors are flying (at least around here) and we'd like to try to get some facts straight.
[UC] Abbraccio and Dahlak
Sorry, I am a stupid idiot who hit the "send" button at the wrong time; we'll try again. We apologize for posting a commercial-related note on the listserves, but rumors are flying (at least around here) and we'd like to try to get some facts straight. With the advent of warm weather the rumors seem to flying again, so I would like to take this opportunity to try and set a few facts straight about Abbraccio and Dahlak. 1) Dahlaks back outdoor terrace is not owned and has never been owned by Dahlak. Prior to our purchasing our property, this outdoor terrace -- which is part of our parcel -- was owned by the city. 2) In 2003, L I did a sweep of the neighborhood and all businesses in the neighborhood as part of ongoing inspections that they do of all neighborhoods on a regular basis. We had no contact with L I about Dahlaks outdoor operation. At the time, we were focused almost exclusively on getting our own building built, and LI (among others) was reducingus to tears almost daily. 3) L I shut down Dahlaks outdoor operation because there were no permits to operate; as well as the basement operation because of safety concerns. 4) We have always said that Dahlak could rent or purchase the outdoor space based on four principles: 1) proper zoning by the city, 2) LCB approval 3) Insurance coverage and 4) Neighborhood approval 5) We met with Amare Solomon (Dahlak owner) and representatives from Jannie Blackwell office on many occasions to try and make this all work. 6) We briefly rented the space to Dahlak as he worked to meet the necessary requirements. 7) Only when the requirements were not met and the neighbors gave us a petition asking us not to support the outdoor area we withdrew our support. Despite this, Dahlak does continue to use this area daily as a rear entrance. 8) Cedar Park Neighbors is now reviewing this issue- we do not want to be put into a position between Dahlak and the neighbors. 9) We support a healthy commercial and restaurant environment and support Dahlak, but if Dahlak wants to do something we are not opposing it, but it is up to Dahlak to pursue and make it happen- we have our own business to run and have in our opinion really bent over backwards to make this work for Dahlak. Any comments, suggestions? Please feel free to let us know. 215-727-8247 or by reply. Roger Harman, Vincent Whittacre from Abbraccio
